1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 567 kg more than 1985 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (448 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 448 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |