1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | 62 | Sportage |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 97 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |