1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 35 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, 1995 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 790 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firebird.
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. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | Seville | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |