1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 10 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (134 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 475 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Tempo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |