1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 8 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 66 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 700 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva 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, 1988 Lada Niva 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva 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 | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Cadillac | Lada |
Model | Seville | Niva |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |