1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Honda S600 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 1965 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | S600 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |