1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka 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 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Seville | Ka |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |