1958 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Seville is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 672 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 AC Aceca 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 1958 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1989 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1989 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Seville |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
