1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, both 1978 Cadillac Seville and 1978 Lamborghini Countach were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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 Lamborghini Countach (387 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 1978 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1978 Lamborghini Countach 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 | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | Seville | Countach |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
