1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen
To start off, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is newer by 41 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 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 804 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 212 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | DeVille | V Sixteen |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 13600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 1001 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 1356 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3560 mm |
