1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 655 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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 (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Commodore 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 | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Seville | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |