1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 23 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 23 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2001 Daihatsu Sirion | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Seville | Sirion |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |