1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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 57 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 Toyota MR2. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
