1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 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 135 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | 62 | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 103 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |