1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 855 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
