1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 10 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | 62 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
