1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 670 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | Seville | Six |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
