1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1985 Cadillac Seville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 898 kg more than 1985 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3810 mm |
