1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Daewoo Leganza
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Leganza is newer by 21 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, 1999 Daewoo Leganza (131 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Leganza should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Leganza.
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, 1999 Daewoo Leganza, 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Leganza. (204 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Leganza. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Leganza has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Leganza 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 | 1999 Daewoo Leganza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
| Model | Seville | Leganza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
