1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 17 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 34 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 650 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 406 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 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Seville | 406 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
