1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
