1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 303 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Passat |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
