1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe is newer by 25 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 63 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | Seville | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 33 L |
