1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Porsche 914

To start off, 1981 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville.

Because 1970 Porsche 914 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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