1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 25 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, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
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, both vehicles can yield 270 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna 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 | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Seville | Laguna |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |