1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 343 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | DeVille | GTO |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
