1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 48 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 85 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 595 kg more than 2011 Nissan NP300. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Sixty | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |
