1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1996 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 35 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, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Infiniti Q45.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1996 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | 62 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
