1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 356 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 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, 1989 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
