1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 28 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | XLR |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |