1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 27 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 62 | Supra |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 259 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |