1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 53 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2012 Nissan Titan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | Titan |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |