1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 24 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 42 kg more than 1989 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Outback |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |