1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1981 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Century |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |