1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 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 1665 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
Model | Sixty | 7 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2230 mm |