1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1978 Cadillac Seville and 1978 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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 1978 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 323 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 | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | 323 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
