1969 Buick GS vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | GS | 62 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
