1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1967 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Seville (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 620 kg more than 1967 Nissan President. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | President |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |