1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Sixty | UTE |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
