1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1996 Nissan Gloria 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Nissan Gloria.
Because 1996 Nissan Gloria 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 1996 Nissan Gloria. 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. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Gloria 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 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Seville | Gloria |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |