1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 625 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Brougham | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |
