1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2008 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |
