1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Audi Q5

To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 52 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, both vehicles can yield 211 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5.

Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (349 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Seville 2012 Audi Q5
Make Cadillac Audi
Model Seville Q5
Year Released 1960 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 349 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4628 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2807 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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