1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville 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 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 710 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
