1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 23 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 84 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 797 kg more than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 955 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 |