1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
Because 1965 TVR Trident 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 1965 TVR Trident. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Seville | Trident |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
