2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1958 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 554 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 1958 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3800 mm |
