1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | 62 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 172 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |