1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 570 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Tipo has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Tipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Tipo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |