1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana

To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.

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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Volkswagen Santana has manual transmission. 1982 Volkswagen Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Cadillac Seville 1982 Volkswagen Santana
Make Cadillac Volkswagen
Model Seville Santana
Year Released 1995 1982
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4563 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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