1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
