1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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, 2012 Honda Fit, 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Fit |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 144 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |