1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 270 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
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 DeVille (590 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | DeVille | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 135 L |
