1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 708 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sixty | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
