1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 50 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1961 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | 62 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
