1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 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 102 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | Seville | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
