1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 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 (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 500 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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 (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | Seville | P4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |