1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2005 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.
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1960 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |