1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 52 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 721 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
