1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 35 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, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 653 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Sonic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 46 L |