1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX is newer by 29 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, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 339 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 2013 Infiniti JX 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, 2013 Infiniti JX 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, 2013 Infiniti JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Infiniti JX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Seville | JX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4989 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1722 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2901 mm |
