1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 60 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 559 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | 62 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2700 mm |
