1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 51 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, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Seville. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 202 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Seville. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Seville | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Savana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3429 mm |
