1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 258 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Because 1982 Toyota Supra 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 1982 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Supra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |