1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Seville | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
