1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 20 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo 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, 2004 Renault Kangoo 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo 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.
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1984 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Seville | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |