1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1978 Chevrolet Monza
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 720 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1978 Chevrolet Monza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Monza |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2470 mm |
