1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Altima |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |