1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 2 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 77 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | Seville | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |