1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 238 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |