1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |