1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 32 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Seville | FX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5019 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
