2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 58 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 137 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | SRX | 62 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |
