1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 18 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | Virage | Seville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |