1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 1080 kg more than 2007 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sixty | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 398 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
