1999 AC Aceca vs. 1983 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
Because 1999 AC Aceca 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 1999 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1983 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Seville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
