1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 670 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seville (590 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Frontier |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 385 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |