1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1982 Cadillac Seville and 1982 Opel Corsa 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 69 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (54 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 950 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (90 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Corsa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |