1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 26 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 122 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord. 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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Rekord 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 | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
