1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Magnus is newer by 21 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, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Magnus.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
| Model | Seville | Magnus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
