1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 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 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Legacy |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |