1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 654 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 208 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |