1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 739 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | 62 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
