1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 44 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 95 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 62 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
