1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda S2000. (208 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | 62 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
