1958 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 Sixty | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Sixty | Violet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2410 mm |