1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 24 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3710 mm |
