2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 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 196 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 857 kg more than 1978 Seat 124. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Seville | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
