1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 205 is newer by 10 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 205 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 | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Seville | 205 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
