2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
