1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1998 Renault Safrane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 26 kg more than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1985 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
