1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 38 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 668 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | 400 R |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
