1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2008 Renault Symbol 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP) has 137 more horse power than 2008 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Symbol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Symbol |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2473 mm |
