1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 44 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2005 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | 62 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4601 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 | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2620 mm |
