1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 32 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 136 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Seville | Terrain |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1754 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |