1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 48 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Express |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 399 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |