2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Seville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
