1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 36 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 187 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 132 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Fleetwood | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2980 mm |
