2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 954 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac Seville (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Seville | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Trabant |
| Model | Seville | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
