1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 375 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 402 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |