1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 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 49 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 62 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
