1958 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 996 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | AC | Cadillac |
Model | Aceca | Seville |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |