1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1955 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1955 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1955 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 442 | 1955 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
Model | A 442 | 62 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3290 mm |