1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1981 Cadillac Seville and 1981 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Holden Commodore 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 1981 Holden Commodore. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Seville | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
