1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 79 kg more than 1962 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.
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1962 Cadillac 62 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |