1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 730 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Stanza |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |