1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1964 Honda S600
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 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 115 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S600 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 | 1964 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | S600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| 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 | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
