1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1980 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 980 kg more than 1980 Honda Prelude.
Because 1977 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 1977 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Prelude, 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Prelude |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |