1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 32 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1981 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3100 mm |
