1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |