1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 1958 Bristol 406 and 1958 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Seville (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1958 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 406 | Seville |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |