1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 15 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 27 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 849 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | Familia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
