1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 49 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 83 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
