1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1969 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1969 Cadillac Calais and 1969 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Cadillac Calais | 1969 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Calais | Cedric |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 710 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |