1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Legacy |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |