1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1998 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cima is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 514 kg more than 1998 Nissan Cima.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Cadillac DeVille | 1998 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DeVille | Cima |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |