1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 DKW Junior
To start off, both 1960 Cadillac 62 and 1960 DKW Junior were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1960 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac 62 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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:
| 1960 Cadillac 62 | 1960 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Cadillac | DKW |
| Model | 62 | Junior |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 741 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 31 L |
