1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 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 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |