1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
