1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Cadillac Seville

To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 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 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Cadillac Seville 1990 Cadillac Seville
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model Seville Seville
Year Released 1981 1990
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 4472 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 123 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 324 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2750 mm


 

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