1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 44 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
