1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Toyota Previa

To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 34 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 78 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 585 kg more than 1993 Toyota Previa. 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 1993 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Previa 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 1993 Toyota Previa
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Seville Previa
Year Released 1959 1993
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6390 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2530 mm


 

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