1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 31 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seville | CL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 88 L |
