1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 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 123 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 965 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Seville | 11 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
