1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 503 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pagani |
| Model | 62 | Huayra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2795 mm |
