1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 28 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 36 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 424 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Insight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
