2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 872 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
