1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2002 Caterham Superlight R
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 51 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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1262 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2002 Caterham Superlight R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
| Model | 62 | Superlight R |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2230 mm |
