1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Tata E220
To start off, 1999 Tata E220 is newer by 48 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 12 more horse power than 1999 Tata E220. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata E220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1999 Tata E220. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata E220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tata |
| Model | 62 | E220 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
