1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Prelude 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 | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Prelude |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |