1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 25 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 430 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Cadillac Seville 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model Seville Legacy
Year Released 1978 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 123 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 64 L


 

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