1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Honda Passport
To start off, 1999 Honda Passport is newer by 20 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, 1999 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1999 Honda Passport, 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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Honda Passport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Passport |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
