1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1985 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1985 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville 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 71 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Dodge Charger. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1985 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Charger |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |