1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 47 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 902 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | 62 | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1160 mm |
