1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 500 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | Seville | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |