1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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 Toyota Highlander, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
