1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G 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 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
Because 2013 Infiniti G 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 Infiniti G 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 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Infiniti G | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Seville | G |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |