1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 327 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
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 Pontiac Bonneville, 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 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Seville | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
