1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Fusca |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |