1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 31 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, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
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, 2011 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Murano |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
