1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Subaru Outback
To start off, 1996 Subaru Outback is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Outback (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Subaru Outback.
Because 1996 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Outback. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Outback |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
