1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Fiat Argenta
To start off, 1981 Fiat Argenta is newer by 3 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 23 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Fiat Argenta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | Argenta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
