1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 530 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Seville | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
