1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2005 Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse (129 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
