1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 810 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Seville | iOn |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
