1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 Subaru Baja 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 (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Baja |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |