1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 39 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 124 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 860 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. 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, 1999 Toyota Venture, 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Venture 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 | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Venture |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
