1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 46 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 797 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | DeVille | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |
