1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 50 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
