1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1961 DKW Junior
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DKW Junior would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 850 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1961 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Cadillac | DKW |
| Model | Seville | Junior |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2180 mm |
