1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Fleetwood | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2620 mm |
