1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos 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 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seville | Eos |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
