1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1948 Maserati 4
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1948 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1948 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1948 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Seville | 4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
