1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
