1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 6 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Seville | GTO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
