1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1969 Nissan Cedric is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1969 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
