1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 33 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 438 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Seville | Durango |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3043 mm |
