1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 735 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | Seville | L |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
