1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
