1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 28 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
