1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 224 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Fleetwood | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2776 mm |
