1962 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 879 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Because 1962 AC Aceca 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 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Seville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
