1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 106 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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 Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Fleetwood | NV |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |