1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester 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.
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1981 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Forester |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2616 mm |