1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 594 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Fiat Doblo, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo 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 | 2006 Fiat Doblo | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | Doblo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |