1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1301 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 109 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 905 kg more than 1969 Simca 1301. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1301. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1969 Simca 1301 has manual transmission. 1969 Simca 1301 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 | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Cadillac | Simca |
Model | Seville | 1301 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 53 L |