1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 23 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 429 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Quest |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |
