1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 10 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 966 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
Model | Seville | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |