1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1983 Chrysler Limousine
To start off, 1983 Chrysler Limousine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1983 Chrysler Limousine. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1983 Chrysler Limousine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 465 kg more than 1983 Chrysler Limousine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Cadillac Seville 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chrysler Limousine, 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chrysler Limousine. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chrysler Limousine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Seville | 1983 Chrysler Limousine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | Limousine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3330 mm |
