1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus 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 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 199 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.
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 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Seville | Equus |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 423 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5158 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1889 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3045 mm |