1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 422 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.

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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 2008 Peugeot 307
Make Cadillac Peugeot
Model Seville 307
Year Released 1978 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 0 HP
Torque 304 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 78.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1468 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 50 L


 

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