1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | Seville | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |