1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 53 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 43 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 867 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4277 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
