1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Seville | Corniche |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |