1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Cadillac Allante
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Allante is newer by 6 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 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Allante.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Allante.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1986 Cadillac Allante | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | Allante |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 4087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |