1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 14 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, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 475 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. (238 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
