1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Seville | 109 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |