1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 11 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) has 14 more horse power than 1989 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Century.
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, 1989 Buick Century, 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) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (183 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Buick Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Seville | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 183 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2662 mm |