1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Violet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
