1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Cadillac | Seat |
Model | Seville | 600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |