1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 15 would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | 15 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
