1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Vantage | Seville |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
