1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 431 kg more than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (275 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar MK VII has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar MK VII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Seville | MK VII |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 275 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |