1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1994 Infiniti J30 is newer by 15 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, 1994 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 290 kg more than 1994 Infiniti J30.
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, 1994 Infiniti J30, 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1994 Infiniti J30 | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Seville | J30 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |