1973 Avanti Avanti vs. 1962 Cadillac DeVille

To start off, 1973 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 474 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1973 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1973 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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