1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Chrysler LHS
To start off, 2000 Chrysler LHS is newer by 41 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, 2000 Chrysler LHS (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Seville. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler LHS should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 571 kg more than 2000 Chrysler LHS.
Because 1959 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler LHS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Chrysler LHS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | LHS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
