1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz G 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G 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 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seville | G |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |