1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Infiniti I
To start off, 2001 Infiniti I is newer by 21 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, 2001 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Infiniti I.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2001 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Seville | I |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
