1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 330 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 461 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |