1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1992 Alpine A 610 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 256 kg more than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Because 1992 Alpine A 610 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 1992 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpine A 610 | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
Model | A 610 | Seville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |