1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 885 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seville | Galant |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |