1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Seville | A7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2914 mm |
