1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 49 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 16 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sixty | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
