1999 Acura SLX vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 Acura SLX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura SLX (225 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Acura SLX.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura SLX. (312 Nm). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura SLX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura SLX | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | SLX | Seville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2900 mm |
