1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Impala 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 1970 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Impala |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3100 mm |
