1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 38 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |