1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 714 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |