1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 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 | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Seville | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 1077 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |