1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 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 73 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph TR7 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 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Seville | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
