1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 21 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 96 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | 62 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |