1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 9 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, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 190 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Seville | Safrane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |