1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra
To start off, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra is newer by 13 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, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Cadillac Seville. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Vauxhall Sintra. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Vauxhall Sintra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Vauxhall Sintra | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Seville | Sintra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |