2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Opel Kadett 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 1962 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
