1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 2 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2690 mm |