1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2950 mm |