1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Musso 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 19 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Seville | Musso |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
