1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 19 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Sable |
Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |