2005 Acura TL vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 Acura TL 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 TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 277 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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 TL, 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 TL (323 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | TL | Seville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
