1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Cadillac | Trabant |
Model | Seville | P 601 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |