1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 48 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | 62 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
