1984 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 6 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, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
Model | SC | Seville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |