1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1994 Honda CRX

To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 16 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, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 840 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1994 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 1994 Honda CRX
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Seville CRX
Year Released 1978 1994
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
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 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 45 L


 

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