1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 790 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown.
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 1981 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Crown 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 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |