1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 16 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 44 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Seville Condor
Year Released 1985 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4080 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1674 kg 1459 kg
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2700 mm


 

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