1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Fleetwood | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2440 mm |