1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1991 Honda CRX
To start off, 1991 Honda CRX is newer by 13 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, 1991 Honda CRX (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 900 kg more than 1991 Honda CRX.
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, 1991 Honda CRX, 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) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda CRX. (121 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda CRX. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1991 Honda CRX 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 | 1991 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Seville | CRX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
