1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 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 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 647 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 703 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 9371 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 770 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 926 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
