1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 44 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Passat |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
