1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Ford Orion
To start off, both 1982 Cadillac Seville and 1982 Ford Orion 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 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Ford Orion. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 795 kg more than 1982 Ford Orion. 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, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Orion. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Ford Orion | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Orion |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1690 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |