2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo

To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Suzuki Cervo 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 1978 Suzuki Cervo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1978 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1978 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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