1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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, 2002 Honda Accord (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 237 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Accord |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |