1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 126 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona 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 Cadillac Seville | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |