1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 585 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Sixty | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 395 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2950 mm |