1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster 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 52 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 727 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1950 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1950 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
Model | Seville | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 54 L |