1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 Fiat 130.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 130 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 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | 130 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |