1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 32 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, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | 62 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
