1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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. Both 1978 Cadillac Seville and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 5,735 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Camaro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |