1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 296 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Fleetwood | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2960 mm |