1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2002 Maserati Coupe is newer by 24 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, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2002 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2002 Maserati Coupe 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 | 2002 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Seville | Coupe |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 451 Nm |
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 | 1675 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |