1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 45 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 371 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | 62 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |