1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 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 Porsche 993 (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 700 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
Because 1998 Porsche 993 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, 1998 Porsche 993 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (542 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 993 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 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | 993 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2280 mm |
