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 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 421 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). 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 6030 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1670 kg 1249 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1460 mm


 

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