2005 Acura RL vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 Acura RL is newer by 27 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, 2005 Acura RL (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL, 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | RL | Seville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |
