1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 11 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 266 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Because 1995 Porsche 968 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 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 968 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |