1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1944 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Oldsmobile 66 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 23 more horse power than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 120 kg more than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. 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. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1944 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1944 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1944 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Seville | 66 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1944 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
