1985 Cadillac Cimarron vs. 1996 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Cimarron would be higher. At 2,844 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Cimarron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Cimarron, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Cadillac Cimarron (297 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm). This means 1985 Cadillac Cimarron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 1985 Cadillac Cimarron has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac Cimarron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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