1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 1987 Fiat Vivace is newer by 9 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 59 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1987 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Vivace. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1987 Fiat Vivace 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 | 1987 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
