1953 Alvis TC vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 765 kg more than 1953 Alvis TC. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC. (221 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1953 Alvis TC has manual transmission. 1953 Alvis TC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Alvis | Cadillac |
| Model | TC | Seville |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
