1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 29 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 77 more horse power than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. (155 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |
