1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1981 Fiat Campagnola 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 44 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Campagnola 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 | 1981 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |