1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2001 TVR Chimaera 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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 692 kg more than 2001 TVR Chimaera.
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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | 62 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 269 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
