1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 340 kg more than 1983 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Pilot |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |