1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 569 kg more than 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro.

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 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 Cadillac Seville 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make Cadillac Lotec
Model Seville Testa de Oro
Year Released 1958 1996
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5980 cc 4943 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 741 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2225 kg 1656 kg


 

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