1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Phedra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Phedra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 264 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2005 Lancia Phedra (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Seville. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | Phedra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
