1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. 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, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
