1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1973 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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 1130 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1973 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sixty | Vega |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
