1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1958 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1958 Morgan 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 | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | Seville | 4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
