1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Seat Exeo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Cadillac Eldorado 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 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo, 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Eldorado | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2642 mm |
