1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 10 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 780 kg more than 1982 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 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 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Seville | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4079 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3170 mm |
