1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1948 Morris Six

To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Six would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 911 kg more than 1948 Morris Six.

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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Six. (135 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Six.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 1948 Morris Six
Make Cadillac Morris
Model Sixty Six
Year Released 1962 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 2215 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 70 HP
Torque 582 Nm 135 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 87 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 40 L


 

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