1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, both 1982 Cadillac Seville and 1982 Chrysler New Yorker were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chrysler New Yorker (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 424 kg more than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker.
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, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
