1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry 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. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2340 mm |
