2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century 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 136 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 27 kg more than 1989 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
