2005 Acura CL vs. 1985 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 1985 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | CL | Seville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
