1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Opel Monza
To start off, 1981 Opel Monza is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1981 Opel Monza.
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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Opel Monza | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | 62 | Monza |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2670 mm |