1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 59 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3048 mm |
