1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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. 1959 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
Model | 1600 | Seville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3310 mm |