2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 461 kg more than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | XLR | 62 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
