1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 14 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 21 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Seville | 100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
