1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Nomad would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Nomad.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Nomad has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Nomad |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |