1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 57 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.
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, 2008 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
