1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 850 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
