1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 182 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Because 1951 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Camry |
| 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 | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
