1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 407 | Seville |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 79 L |