1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (236 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Seville | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
