1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 362 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Brougham | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2550 mm |
