1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
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:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |