1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 200 is newer by 32 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, 2012 Chrysler 200 (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | 200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4948 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2766 mm |
