1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 748 kg more than 1978 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Subaru Leone 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Leone. 1998 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1978 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Seville | Leone |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
