1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Brougham | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |
