1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.
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.
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1960 Cadillac 62 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
Model | 62 | Guara |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |