1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 19 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
