1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 46 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 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 784 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (590 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 8127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 606 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |
