1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 18 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa 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 | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Kappa |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1928 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |