1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Opel Frontera is newer by 45 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 9 more horse power than 2005 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera 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, 2005 Opel Frontera 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Frontera 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 | 2005 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
