1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 27 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 Eldorado (590 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Titan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 140 L |
