1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Audi Fox
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Audi Fox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Audi Fox 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 48 more horse power than 1977 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 978 kg more than 1977 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Audi Fox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Audi Fox. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1977 Audi Fox has manual transmission. 1977 Audi Fox 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.
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1978 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Audi Fox | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Seville | Fox |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |