1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, both 1976 Cadillac Seville and 1976 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 118 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 935 kg more than 1976 Renault 15. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | 15 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
