1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1999 Lancia Kappa is newer by 14 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, 1999 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 124 kg more than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
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, 1999 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1999 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Seville | Kappa |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |