1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 53 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Seville. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 552 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Seville | G37 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1824 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
