1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Mahindra Bolero

To start off, 2005 Mahindra Bolero 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. (72 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. (155 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Bolero 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.

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