1981 Austin Maxi vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1981 Austin Maxi is newer by 3 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Austin Maxi. (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 905 kg more than 1981 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Austin Maxi, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Maxi. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Maxi. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Maxi | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Maxi | Seville |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |