1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 50 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 64 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Cadillac 62 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model 62 Condor
Year Released 1951 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5422 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 6.7:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1752 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2540 mm


 

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