1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 333 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |