1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Cadillac Seville (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | 25 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
