1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 895 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Brougham 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 1960 Cadillac Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Brougham | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2642 mm |
