1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 365 kg more than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
| Model | 16 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |
