1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record 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 64 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Record |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
