2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 828 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
