1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A 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 Mercedes-Benz A (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 795 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | A |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |