2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | Seville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
