1942 Cadillac 62 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton.
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:
| 1942 Cadillac 62 | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | 62 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2740 mm |
