1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element 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, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Honda Element.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Honda Element | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Element |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4328 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2576 mm |