1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 19 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
Model | 62 | GTC |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |