1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1988 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1988 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1988 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DeVille | Laurel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 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 Length | 5750 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2440 mm |