1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Seville | Forester |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |