1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 800 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
