1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 107 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
