1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 91 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 718 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 62 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
