1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 11 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 820 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.

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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont 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.

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