1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 12 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 57 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 975 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. 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, 1990 Austin Maestro, 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1990 Austin Maestro 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:
1990 Austin Maestro | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Maestro | Seville |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 79 L |