1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 33 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 9 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | 62 | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |