1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 19 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | 62 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |