1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 714 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |