1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 945 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.

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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Sixty 1979 Nissan Skyline
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model Sixty Skyline
Year Released 1962 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 106 HP
Torque 582 Nm 162 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2135 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2620 mm