1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Opel Admiral.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Admiral. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Admiral. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Admiral 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 | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Seville | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
