1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 28 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | 62 | Kensington |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 433 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |