1995 Acura Legend vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 35 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 11 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 605 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend. 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, 1995 Acura Legend, 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 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | Legend | Seville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |