1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 524 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Sierra 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 1989 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
