1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 61 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | 62 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2624 mm |
