1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 440 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 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, 1987 Porsche 959 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 959 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 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 959 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |