1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 566 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.

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, 1989 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. 1989 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Cadillac Seville 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Seville Aveo
Year Released 1989 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4473 cc 1498 cc
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Torque 325 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 76.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1566 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2490 mm