1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 20 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | 62 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |