1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 29 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia, 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 83 L |
