1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 20 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 1989 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. 1989 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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.
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1989 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Captiva |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |