1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 718 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
