1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Avanti | Cadillac |
| Model | Avanti | Seville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2910 mm |
