1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 40 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2002 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
