1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 49 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
