1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Buick Century
To start off, 1956 Buick Century is newer by 5 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, 1956 Buick Century (255 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1951 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:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Buick Century | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | 62 | Century |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5281 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 255 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
