1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
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 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Maxima 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 | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Maxima |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 284 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |