1965 Abarth OT vs. 1958 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Seville (189 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1965 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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1958 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
Model | OT | Seville |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 189 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3300 mm |