1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 794 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | 62 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 2793 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2680 mm |
