1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 596 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |