1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Ginetta G21
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ginetta G21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ginetta G21 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 38 more horse power than 1970 Ginetta G21. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Ginetta G21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1179 kg more than 1970 Ginetta G21. 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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Ginetta G21 has manual transmission. 1970 Ginetta G21 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 | 1970 Ginetta G21 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ginetta |
| Model | Seville | G21 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.7 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 | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
