2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 951 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. 2003 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Seville | Chevette |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |