1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 21 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 750 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Malibu |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |