1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1958 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 21 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 539 kg more than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1958 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
Model | Diplomat | Seville |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |