1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 443 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Eldorado | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
