1941 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 175 kg more than 1941 Cadillac 62.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 62 | 1948 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | 62 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5676 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3250 mm |
