1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 710 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 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 Porsche 924. 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 (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 924 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |