1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 668 kg more than 1982 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Sixty | Corvette |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |