1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 85 kg more than 1958 Jaguar MK IX.
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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Seville | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
