1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 942 kg more than 2001 Opel Speedster. 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Speedster 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 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Speedster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |