1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | 62 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 272 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |