1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Fiat Siena
To start off, 1998 Fiat Siena is newer by 17 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 72 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Siena. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Siena 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 | 1998 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Siena |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1300 kg |