1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 715 kg more than 2002 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Omega |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |