1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2004 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2004 Donkervoort D8 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 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Donkervoort |
| Model | Seville | D8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
