1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1979 Nissan Violet is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Cadillac 60 | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 60 | Violet |
Year Released | 1942 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |