2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 647 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
