1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira is newer by 17 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Zafira. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 58 L |
