1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1991 Ginetta G
To start off, 1991 Ginetta G is newer by 40 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, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 877 kg more than 1991 Ginetta G.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ginetta G. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ginetta G.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1991 Ginetta G | |
Make | Cadillac | Ginetta |
Model | 62 | G |
Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2240 mm |