1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
