1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 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 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | Seville | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
