1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 25 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 11 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 317 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Element |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
