1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Cadillac |
| Model | 100 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
