2003 Acura CL vs. 1987 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 1987 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | CL | Seville |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
