2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 477 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Le Mans | Seville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
