1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 29 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 40 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1980 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
