1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | Seville |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
