1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 34 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 153 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
