1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 41 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 2 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 339 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
Model | 62 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 312 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 86.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |