1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2005 Ginetta G34 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 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2005 Ginetta G34.
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 (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ginetta G34. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2005 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Ginetta G34 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ginetta |
Model | Seville | G34 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1050 mm |