1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2008 TVR Tuscan 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 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 654 kg more than 2008 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2008 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2008 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2008 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Seville | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
