1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century 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 148 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Century 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 1968 Toyota Century. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Century |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
