2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1960 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 615 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1960 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | Imperial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| 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 | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3800 mm |
