1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Smart |
Model | Seville | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |