1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 32 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 194 kg more than 1979 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Routan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3078 mm |
