1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 76 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 970 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |