1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2001 Lancia Zeta 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 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Lancia Zeta.
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 Lancia Zeta, 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Zeta. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Lancia Zeta has manual transmission. 2001 Lancia Zeta 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 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Seville | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
