1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
