1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1960 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1960 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3800 mm |
