1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 5 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, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 555 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Corrado |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |