1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1977 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1977 Simca 2 Litres.

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. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1977 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1977 Simca 2 Litres 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 1977 Simca 2 Litres
Make Cadillac Simca
Model Seville 2 Litres
Year Released 1960 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 211 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2670 mm


 

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