1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. (109 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has manual transmission. 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | |
Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
Model | Seville | Grand Wagoneer |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4233 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |