1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 502 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | DeVille | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1963 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2020 mm |