1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro 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, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
