1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
