1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 13 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea 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 | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Marea |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |