1977 AMC Matador vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 AMC Matador would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 29 kg more than 1977 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 AMC Matador. (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | Seville |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 79 L |
