1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Malibu.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1978 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | 60 | Malibu |
Year Released | 1941 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |