1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho
To start off, both 1979 Cadillac Seville and 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 90 more horse power than 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 758 kg more than 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho, 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho has manual transmission. 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Matra-Simca Rancho | |
Make | Cadillac | Matra-Simca |
Model | Seville | Rancho |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |