2007 Acura TL vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 47 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, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 800 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 1960 Cadillac Seville 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 1960 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL, 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | TL | Seville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 286 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
