1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 868 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 62 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |