1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (217 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 (304 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
