1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 1989 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz G. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz G. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz G 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.
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1978 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | G |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |