1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1992 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 11 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, 1992 Hyundai Lantra (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 470 kg more than 1992 Hyundai Lantra.
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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Hyundai Lantra. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1992 Hyundai Lantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Seville | Lantra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |