1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 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 617 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. (467 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Sixty | Corvette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 467 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |