1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 62 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 566 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3645 mm |