1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum 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 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
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 Toyota Ipsum, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Ipsum |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |