1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca 1000 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 126 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | Seville | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 36 L |
