1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 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 48 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Suburban |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3300 mm |