1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny

To start off, both 1980 Cadillac Seville and 1980 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 840 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.

Because 1980 Nissan Sunny 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 1980 Nissan Sunny. 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. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Sunny 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.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Cadillac Seville 1980 Nissan Sunny
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model Seville Sunny
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6030 cc 1171 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2350 mm


 

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