1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1983 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volkswagen Polo 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) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 970 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1983 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 1983 Volkswagen Polo 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.
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1984 Cadillac Seville | 1983 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Polo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |