1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 38 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, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |