1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Fiat Strada

To start off, 1982 Fiat Strada is newer by 6 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 74 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Strada. (103 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 995 kg more than 1982 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Strada. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Strada. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Strada 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 1982 Fiat Strada
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model Seville Strada
Year Released 1976 1982
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5734 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 103 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 372 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 71.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 55 L