1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 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 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 951 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | DeVille | Carlton |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2680 mm |