1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 664 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville 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 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Reatta | Seville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 75 L |
