1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (590 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | DeVille | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
