1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 671 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 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Seville | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3700 mm |