1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
