1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville 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 121 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Seville | Chevette |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
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 | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |