1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 58 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |