1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 311 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
