1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 890 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. 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 Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Eldorado | Crew |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |