1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Sixty | Violet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
