1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 41 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 443 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Fleetwood | NV |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3711 mm |
