1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 592 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
