1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 22 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, 2012 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
