1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 Triumph TR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR2. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR2. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1955 Triumph TR2 has manual transmission. 1955 Triumph TR2 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 | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
Model | Seville | TR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2250 mm |