2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 478 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille, 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, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (400 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | DeVille | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1358 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
