1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 28 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 97 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Shuttle has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Shuttle 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 | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |