2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 273 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | Seville | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |