1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | 62 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |