2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Seville is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 864 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Vauxhall Victor 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 1966 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Seville | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Seville | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |