1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 21 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Carol has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Carol 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 | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | Carol |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |