1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 21 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, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 3 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Lexus IS 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 2011 Lexus IS. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Seville | IS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
