1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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.

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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Sixty Corvette
Year Released 1962 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 5765 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 582 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2500 mm


 

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