1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 21 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1977 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 1977 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Venture |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
