1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac 62 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |