1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Seville is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 645 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Holden FB Special 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 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Seville | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
