1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 30 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, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 402 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Seville | Forte |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1288 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2649 mm |