1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 McLaren MP4
To start off, 1998 McLaren MP4 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 McLaren MP4 (790 HP @ 17000 RPM) has 667 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1998 McLaren MP4.
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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 McLaren MP4 has manual transmission. 1998 McLaren MP4 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 McLaren MP4 | |
Make | Cadillac | McLaren |
Model | Seville | MP4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 17000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 600 kg |