1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Seville (324 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |
