1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera 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, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
