1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1994 Lancia Delta is newer by 13 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 49 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 550 kg more than 1994 Lancia Delta. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1994 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | Delta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
