1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 60 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1941 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |