1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 41 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 373 kg more than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | 62 | Minority Report |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1742 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |
