1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1977 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1977 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1977 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1977 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1977 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1977 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Cadillac | Simca |
Model | 62 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 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 | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2670 mm |