1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Corvette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |