1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Almera |
Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1768 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |