1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 16 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) has 308 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Because 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Fleetwood | Santana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2560 mm |
