1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 136 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain.
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, 2011 GMC Terrain, 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Seville | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| 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 | 1754 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
