1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla. 1984 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DeVille | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2600 mm |
