1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 739 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Seville | Phantom |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |