1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 235 kg more than 1948 Chrysler Town & Country.
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:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1948 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | Seville | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3250 mm |