1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Mazda 929
To start off, 1982 Mazda 929 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 87 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 750 kg more than 1982 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Seville | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
