1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, 1981 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 30 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 69 more horse power than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Matra-Simca Murena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Matra-Simca Murena | |
| Make | Cadillac | Matra-Simca |
| Model | 62 | Murena |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
