1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 41 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, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2004 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (318 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Sixty | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 73 L |
