1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 206 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 950 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Because 1976 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 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 206, 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Seville | 206 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 372 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |