1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Fiat Uno

To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 11 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 79 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno 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 1989 Fiat Uno
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model Seville Uno
Year Released 1978 1989
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 903 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 67 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 65 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 68 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 700 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 41 L


 

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