1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport
To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
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 Maserati V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | 62 | V8 GranSport |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
