1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1984 Cadillac Seville and 1984 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 GMC Jimmy (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (366 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1984 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Seville | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |