1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 12 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) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea 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 | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Marea |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1370 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |