1964 Abarth OT vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 4 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 57 more horse power than 1964 Abarth OT. (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth OT 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:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | OT | Seville |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
