1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2006 Holden Caprice 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville.

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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Caprice. (530 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Seville 2006 Holden Caprice
Make Cadillac Holden
Model Seville Caprice
Year Released 1960 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 211 HP 344 HP
Torque 590 Nm 530 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors


 

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