1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1953 Holden FX
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 920 kg more than 1953 Holden FX. 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1953 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1953 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1953 Holden FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Seville | FX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
