1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 448 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville. 1998 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 930 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 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Seville | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |