1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 160. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | Seville | 160 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |