1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Satellite 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Satellite has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Satellite 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 Hyundai Satellite | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Seville | Satellite |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |
