1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 16 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, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 510 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ 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:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | RZ | Seville |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
