1948 Cadillac 62 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,674 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1327 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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:
1948 Cadillac 62 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
Model | 62 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5674 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 543 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2240 mm |