1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 400 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 1979 Ferrari 400. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |