1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 276 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Impala |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |