1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 20 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today 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 | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Seville | Today |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |