1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 228 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Fleetwood | 62 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3210 mm |
