1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 26 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, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 113 kg more than 1984 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Acura RDX | |
Make | Cadillac | Acura |
Model | Seville | RDX |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2649 mm |