1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (130 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda 323 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 | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | 323 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |