1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Ford Laser
To start off, 1991 Ford Laser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1991 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 885 kg more than 1991 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Ford Laser, 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1991 Ford Laser | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Laser |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |