1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3270 mm |