1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 35 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | Seville | Vantage |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |