1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 26 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Cadillac Seville 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Seville CR-V
Year Released 1981 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2630 mm