1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1998 Mazda Levante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Levante (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 414 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Because 1998 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante 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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Levante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
