1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 25 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 162 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Sentra |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2685 mm |