1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 494 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
