1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 26 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 404 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Captiva |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |