2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 56 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
