1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |
