1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 27 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 368 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Touran |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |