1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 508 kg more than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Eldorado | NV |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3711 mm |