1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Lancia Appia 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Appia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |