1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Cadillac 62 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model 62 Corvette
Year Released 1961 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Torque 582 Nm 949 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2115 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2470 mm


 

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