1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 681 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (401 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | 62 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 401 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |