1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1963 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1963 Steyr 500D is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville 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 192 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 500D 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 1963 Steyr 500D
Make Cadillac Steyr
Model Seville 500D
Year Released 1960 1963
Engine Size 6390 cc 489 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 211 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 32 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 480 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 2970 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 1850 mm


 

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