1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1958 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 880 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1958 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
Model | B6 | Seville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |