1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. (515 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | 62 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
