1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 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 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Tatra T613.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Tatra T613. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1989 Tatra T613 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 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tatra |
| Model | Seville | T613 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
