1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 49 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
