1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 21 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 137 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (170 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
| Model | Seville | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
