1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica 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 180 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Celica 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 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |