1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Renault Helem

To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 19 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, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 387 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.

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) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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.

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