1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 920 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Smart ForFour, 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 (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForFour 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 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | Seville | ForFour |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |