2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 714 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |
