1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2645 mm |
