1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 42 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, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 Panoz AIV.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | 62 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
