1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 51 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 504 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.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | 62 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |
