1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville 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 30 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 816 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Santana |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |