1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1984 Cadillac Seville and 1984 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944.
Because 1984 Porsche 944 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 1984 Porsche 944. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 944 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |