1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 14 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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 964 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today 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, 1999 Honda Today 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Today |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
