1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 400.
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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 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.
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1976 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 120 L |