1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1955 Plymouth Belvedere is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | 62 | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2930 mm |