1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute 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. 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 761 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Seville | Tribute |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |