1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Lexus LX
To start off, 2011 Lexus LX is newer by 51 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, 2011 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LX weights approximately 519 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 2011 Lexus LX 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, 2011 Lexus LX 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus LX. (546 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Seville | LX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
