1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 34 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Seville | FX |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |