1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 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 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 356 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |