1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2002 Honda Inspire is newer by 42 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, 2002 Honda Inspire (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville.
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, 2002 Honda Inspire, 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Inspire. (401 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Inspire. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Inspire has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Inspire 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 | 2002 Honda Inspire | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Inspire |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 401 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |