1982 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1982 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1995 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Seville |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
