1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1965 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 177 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
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.
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1965 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | DeVille | M |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |