1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Chrysler Sebring

To start off, 1997 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 16 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, 1997 Chrysler Sebring (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Chrysler Sebring.

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) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chrysler Sebring. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 1997 Chrysler Sebring 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.

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