1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 28 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Journey weights approximately 92 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, 2012 Dodge Journey (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
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1984 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Journey |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2891 mm |