1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 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 127 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | 62 | P4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |