1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Seville | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 104 L |
