1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2010 Renault Scenic 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 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 675 kg more than 2010 Renault Scenic.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2010 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
