1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1991 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 31 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 143 more horse power than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1264 kg more than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1991 Suzuki Samurai 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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1991 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1991 Suzuki Samurai 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 | 1991 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | Seville | Samurai |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75.5 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |