1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan 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 Volkswagen Eurovan (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 536 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan.
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 Volkswagen Eurovan, 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan. (279 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Eurovan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
