1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 227 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Seville | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 93 L |
