1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (175 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | Seville | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
