1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Taft has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Seville | Taft |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2530 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2030 mm |
