1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 41 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 44 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 245. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 245.
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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | 62 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
