1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1986 Caterham 1700.
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 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 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 | 1986 Caterham 1700 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
| Model | 62 | 1700 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2260 mm |
