1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | NV |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
