1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. 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 81 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 739 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | Seville | P4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2830 mm |