1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 18 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 37 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 530 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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 | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | Seville | Vitara |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1360 kg |