1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1990 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. 1990 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DeVille | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2030 mm |