1957 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Laurel has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2410 mm |
