1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (180 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Seville | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
