1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina 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 10 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 535 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
