2001 Acura MDX vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2001 Acura MDX is newer by 41 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, 2001 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Acura MDX.
Because 2001 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | MDX | Seville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
