1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, both 1980 Cadillac Seville and 1980 Ferrari Pinin were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
Because 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 1980 Ferrari Pinin. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
