1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 30 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.
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 1984 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | 62 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2570 mm |
