1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 63 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 580 kg more than 2005 Nissan Silvia.
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 | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 60 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1942 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5671 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |