1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1993 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 15 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 8 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort S8 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 | 1993 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Donkervoort |
Model | Seville | S8 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |